June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers identified nine FDA-approved drugs that activate the Wnt signaling pathway, with Aminoacridine, especially when combined with Minoxidil, showing promising effects on hair and nail growth in mice, suggesting potential treatments for hair and nail loss pending further clinical trials.
September 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study concluded that topical minoxidil could effectively accelerate nail growth in both healthy individuals and those with nail disorders, though the regimen might differ across these groups.
August 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case study presents a 9-month-old male infant with symptoms suggesting a likely diagnosis of Hay–Wells syndrome, including severe scalp crusting, nail abnormalities, and partial syndactyly.
May 2009 in “South African Family Practice” The author believes that giving medical conditions official names can sometimes overwhelm or scare patients.
August 2001 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Prednisone has risks for lupus patients, isotretinoin is safe for mental health, transplant patients risk skin cancer, and various treatments are effective for specific skin conditions.
June 1982 in “Reactions (Auckland)” Metoprolol and propranolol may cause hair loss.
September 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Topical spironolactone effectively treats hair loss in women.
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January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document says that there are treatments for hair and nail diseases.
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June 2024 in “Journal of Autoimmunity” This study found that in rheumatoid arthritis patients, inflammatory macrophages activate steroid metabolism to increase glucocorticoid and androgen production, which helps suppress inflammation and attenuate hyperproliferation in synovial fibroblasts, with notable disturbances seen in postmenopausal women due to diminished inactive steroid precursors.
April 2022 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This paper reports on five cases of alopecia areata in children and emphasizes the importance of understanding its characteristics for accurate diagnosis in pediatric patients.
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July 2019 in “Cell Proliferation” In this study, researchers developed a chemical cocktail and suspension culture method to transform human dermal fibroblasts into dermal papilla-like cells capable of inducing hair follicle formation in vitro and in vivo.
July 2023 in “The Journal of Family Practice” This case study describes a 29-year-old man who presented with a fever and a generalized maculopapular rash, alongside symptoms like hair loss and joint pain, leading to an investigation into whether his condition was a case of the "great masquerader.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that NB-002 demonstrated clear antifungal activity and clinically significant nail clearing in subjects with distal subungual onychomycosis and ≤50% nail involvement, compared to a vehicle treatment.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that NB-002, a novel topical antifungal, showed significant antifungal activity and clinically meaningful nail clearing in patients with mild to moderate distal subungual onychomycosis.
163 citations
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April 1953 in “Acta radiologica” Radiation therapy with a higher dose for the brain improves survival in cerebellar medulloblastoma.
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January 2009 in “Trepo - Institutional Repository of Tampere University” This study found that vitamin D regulates cholesterol metabolism and may influence prostate cancer development through mechanisms affecting prostate cell growth and sex hormone metabolism.
101 citations
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January 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses oral spironolactone therapy for female patients with acne, hirsutism, or androgenic alopecia and reports no new clinical results.
18 citations
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December 1996 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This article reviews adverse skin reactions caused by chemotherapy and cytokine treatments, describing specific and nonspecific reactions, but reports no new clinical findings.
16 citations
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March 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This case report identifies a novel mutation in a patient with trichorhinophalangeal syndrome 1 and reduced TRPS 1 protein expression in hair follicle tissues compared to normal subjects.
13 citations
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September 1989 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Carbamazepine may cause reversible nail detachment.
4 citations
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October 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report highlights a rare presentation of hair-thread tourniquet syndrome in a two-year-old child, emphasizing that prompt identification and removal of the constricting fiber is crucial for successful treatment and prevention of tissue damage.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses the importance of interpreting laboratory data and performing physical assessments to support pharmacists in clinical decision-making and patient consultations, but reports no new empirical findings.
3 citations
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December 2007 in “Injury Extra” This article presents a case of limb tourniquet syndrome in an elderly patient with memory problems, emphasizing potential regional changes that can cause irreversible damage.
1 citations
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December 2019 in “International journal of innovative technology and exploring engineering” This study aimed to develop organic oil and shampoo using fish scales and herbs to potentially improve hair strength, growth, and moisture, addressing hair issues like thinning and greying.
1 citations
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February 2004 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This paper reports a case of alopecia triangularis congenita in a 22-year-old woman, combined with androgenetic alopecia, and highlights successful treatment with internal and topical antiandrogens.
1 citations
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January 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” This exchange discusses interpretations of syphilitic chancres, noting disagreement over whether multiple lesions are atypical given historical references that describe primary chancres as often being single.
This case report documents a 44-year-old female with Down's syndrome who was diagnosed with both rheumatoid arthritis and gouty arthritis, highlighting her specific clinical presentation and treatment regimen.
March 2019 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This clinical letter identifies Rothmund-Thomson syndrome type 2 as a rare cause of chronic wounds, but provides no new experimental findings.
November 2013 in “International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” This review discusses hair tourniquet syndrome, highlighting its potential for delayed diagnosis and the association with maternal telogen effluvium, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2026 in “The National Medical Journal of India” This case report highlights a 42-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus who exhibited fundus changes indicating retinal vasculitis, underlining the importance of regular ocular fundus examinations for early detection of severe disease complications.